Break From Reality. Daily.
This story is by Jodi Elderton and was part of our 10th Anniversary Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. “Hey gurl, look what I’ve got!” her friend announced. Allie already knew what came next. Josh always remembered. She feigned a smile and looked up to see a dozen roses elegantly…
This story is by Jodi Elderton and was part of our 2019 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. “She’s never getting out of here,” a garbled voice declares. Whispers, hushed tones and cries startle me. I strain to hear the rest, but can’t. Someone is squeezing my hand way…
This story is by Jodi Elderton and was part of our 2018 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. He gasped as the thin blade entered the base of his skull and his body convulsed before becoming motionless. Maddie smiled at her surgical precision. Had she failed, he could’ve crushed…
This story is by Jodi Elderton and was part of our 2018 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Her eyelids fluttered open and the bright glare of the light made her head throb even more. The blurry vision cleared as she focused on the face in front of her….
This story is by Jodi Elderton and was part of our 2017 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Darcy glanced at her watch. Late again. Go figure. Always ruminating on the details and forgetting the big picture as time sped past her unchecked. That’s what made her a great…
This story is by Jodi Elderton and was part of our 2017 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the Summer Writing Contest stories here. STICKS AND STONES Children can be cruel. Hell, they learn it from adults. I know this from childhood trauma and from teaching grade school. What we say to kids sticks…
This story is by Jodi Elderton and was part of our 2017 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the Summer Writing Contest stories here. STICKS AND STONES Children can be cruel. Hell, they learn it from adults. I know this from childhood trauma and from teaching grade school. What we say to kids sticks…
